So the time is almost here, on
July 12th from 11AM-5PM we are having our Orlando Meet & Greet Summer Event. Some of you are new to our events and I’ll try to cover everything. Many of you have been to our previous events and we look forward to seeing you again and you will notice some new things. The format has changed slightly.
This summer event is an indoor with full air-conditioning event. So smile about that.
The event location is what is popularly known as the "Cruises Only Building" located near the intersection of Orlando Ave and Colonial by Colonial Camera and Hobby. Some of you might know it as the location of the Orlando Nude Night.
We aren’t actually in the multistory part but the attached blue building as shown in
this photo if you click on here and
for a nice aerial view photo with directions and notes click on here. In fact if you go to the photos section of the OMG Event Planner profile you can see lots of photos of the event location...go now, leave comments.
Now for the details:1. The event is free. There is no cover charge. We are accepting donations to recover the expenses in setting up the event. For example on of our generous contributors, FotoFrank, plunked down $400 to cover the insurance for the event, I'd like to be able to repay him. So chip in if you like. Check with the event MOD manning the front desk at the event for details on how.
2. The Event Structure. Basically what we have is a big empty box. If you look at the photos in the event profile you will see it clearly. We will have stations set up against one long wall where people can shoot. Some people are building sets for the event and we will even have a couple nice motorcycles to shoot with.
There aren't interior lights, we need more lights. If you have lights or a backdrop feel free to bring it... a couple of interesting props would be cool as well.
(we are not responsible for your props or equipment) We could also use some stuff for the other half of the building which will be the mingling/seating area. Chairs, couches, table and whatnot would be most appreciated if you could bring something as currently there is nothing. There is a changing area and bathrooms though...someone needs to bring toilet paper, lol.
3. The Actual Photo Shoots This is predominately a TF* event and not a pay shoot out. Ask permission before shooting someone and provide models with copies of the photos. The models are not here for your amusement. That being said, there has been comment in the past where photographers were unable to contact models in advance to arrange times to shoot or their models didn't show up. That being the case there will be a few models at the event for hire to model for anyone. They are charging $20 for 20 minutes. Check in with the MOD at the front desk for models and their availability.
4. No Alcohol, No Fireworks, No Weapons, No Open Fires, No Nudity. We don't have permission to have alcohol so save it for the unofficial bar meet & greet after 5pm. I know some of you will have left over fireworks, don't. No functioning weapons, if you are bringing something as a prop, clear it with the MOD running the front desk when you check in. No fires says it all as we will be indoors and it's hot enough as is. No Nudity, we hoped to be able to have a separate area at this event where if you wanted you could, we don't care, but it's all one big open room it turns out and since this is a family event we don't want to have to worry about who is seeing what. We are in the works for a side event at a later date that is nudes so stay tuned.
5. Shoot Jacking. Not to come over all serious or anything but there are many rules of conduct we expect you to follow, many of you may be amateurs but at this event we expect you to act as professionals. One thing that will get you brought to the negative attention of the MODs and possibly get you asked to leave the event is "Shoot Jacking". Basically that consists of shooting a model over another photographers shoulder and invading their shoot. This is not a shoot out, all shoots are one-on-one instances unless agreed upon by all parties. If you want to shoot ask. This will go doubly so if the photographer has paid for the models time.
6. Food & Drink. Now to be fun again, sort of. Last time we had a cookout and everyone brought tons of food. That was awesome. This time it's not a cookout. We ask that you leave the coolers at home and the huge piles of food as well. The event is only 6 hours and you don't have to be there the whole time. There is a 7-11 around the corner as well. Plus the plan is to have a little bake sale to recover some of the costs of the event. So in conclusions bring something for yourself sure, but be reasonable here. Plus less trash to have to clean up.
And, while we're at it....
Labels: July, Location, Meet and Greet, Orlando, Shoot, Summer
